Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor - Hardcover

Peake Mervyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0744581222 ISBN 13: 9780744581225

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Captain Slaughterboard is the most ferocious and wicked pirate you could ever imagine. He likes nothing better than cutting people up with his cutlass or making them walk the plank. Then one day, on a remote island, he spies a strange Yellow Creature - and from that time on, he's a changed man. How he loves the Yellow Creature! They become the best of friends, always together, sailing the oceans. But will Captain Slaughterboard ever drop anchor for good? First published over sixty years ago, this swashbuckling pirate fantasy by the author and illustrator of the classic Titus Groan trilogy has been newly designed in this delightful picture book edition.

About this title

About the Author

Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) is widely known and admired in this country and overseas for his work. He wrote poetry and plays, was a painter and illustrator and designed theatrical costumes. His best-known books for adults are the Titus Groan trilogy, recently turned into the major BBC television serial Gormenghast. Besides his own books, he illustrated memorable editions of such classics as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0744581222
• ISBN 13: 9780744581225
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48